This was not a newsletter submission, it was an offering on the discussion forum. There was a question about wheel sizes. Kevin's response reproduced here because it contains vital information. Photo from Buccaneer 200, April 17. [EF]

Looks like Kevin chose the 700s for the brevet.

650 vs 700
by Kevin Bruce

I have both a 700 and a 650 bike. I do not prefer one over the other and will not take sides in what can become a passionate debate. That being said, here are my thoughts on wheel size by way of direct comparisons:

Speed: 700
Comfort: 650

Agility: 700
Stability: 650

Climbing: 700
Descending: 650

Impressing girls: 700
Carrying the groceries: 650

That's all you really need to know in order to make a decision on which wheel size to choose.

Plus an afterthought from Chris Cullum:

At my house the best way to "impress girls" is to be "carrying the groceries", so your mileage may vary.